Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG)
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is proof of good conduct. Employers or authorities can ask you for a VOG. For example when you are going to work in childcare, education, or apply for a gun licence. Apply for a VOG in the district where you live.
How and where to apply for a VOG?
You apply for a VOG for yourself.
Bring the following with you to the Town Hall:
- A fully completed Application form Certificate of Good Conduct (opens in new tab). You can also get this form through your employer.
- Your passport, ID card or driver’s licence.
- You pay for the VOG in cash or with your debit card.
- You will be given proof of your application.
Applying for a VOG for somebody else.
Bring the following with you to the Town Hall:
- A fully completed Application form Certificate of Good Conduct (PDF, 393.63 KB) (opens in new tab).
- A fully completed mandate (opens in new tab). This states that you are authorised by the other person to apply for a VOG in their name.
- Your passport, ID card or driver’s licence.
- A copy of the proof of identity of the person whose VOG you are applying for.
- You pay for the VOG in cash or with your debit card.
- You will be given proof of your application.
You are a volunteer who works with children or vulnerable people.
Apply for the VOG free of charge through Justis (opens in new tab)website.
You are an employer and apply for a VOG for your employee.
There are several ways. More information is provided on the website of Justis (opens in new tab).
You live abroad or don’t have a permanent place of residence or domicile
Apply for VOG via Justis (opens in new tab) website.
When will you receive an answer to your application?
You will receive the VOG, or the rejection, by post two to four weeks after your application.
The Ministry of Security and Justice assesses the application. Justis issues a VOG.
Commercial websites: unnecessary extra costs
Justis is the only organisation in the Netherlands allowed to issue a VOG. The official website of Justis is www.justis.nl.
Online you will find commercial parties who offer to apply for a VOG in your name.
These businesses do not belong to Justis. If a commercial party applies for a VOG in your name, Justis will assess this application. These applications are handled in the same way and at the same speed as other VOG applications.
Applying for a VOG through a commercial business will not be faster.
However, it will cost more. You also pay the company that submits the application for you. This charge is in addition to the normal cost of a VOG application.
Charges
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) costs: € 41.35
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How and where to apply for a VOG?
You apply for a VOG for yourself.
Bring the following with you to the Town Hall:
- A fully completed Application form Certificate of Good Conduct (opens in new tab). You can also get this form through your employer.
- Your passport, ID card or driver’s licence.
- You pay for the VOG in cash or with your debit card.
- You will be given proof of your application.
Applying for a VOG for somebody else.
Bring the following with you to the Town Hall:
- A fully completed Application form Certificate of Good Conduct (PDF, 393.63 KB) (opens in new tab).
- A fully completed mandate (opens in new tab). This states that you are authorised by the other person to apply for a VOG in their name.
- Your passport, ID card or driver’s licence.
- A copy of the proof of identity of the person whose VOG you are applying for.
- You pay for the VOG in cash or with your debit card.
- You will be given proof of your application.
You are a volunteer who works with children or vulnerable people.
Apply for the VOG free of charge through Justis (opens in new tab)website.
You are an employer and apply for a VOG for your employee.
There are several ways. More information is provided on the website of Justis (opens in new tab).
You live abroad or don’t have a permanent place of residence or domicile
Apply for VOG via Justis (opens in new tab) website.
When will you receive an answer to your application?
You will receive the VOG, or the rejection, by post two to four weeks after your application.
The Ministry of Security and Justice assesses the application. Justis issues a VOG.
Commercial websites: unnecessary extra costs
Justis is the only organisation in the Netherlands allowed to issue a VOG. The official website of Justis is www.justis.nl.
Online you will find commercial parties who offer to apply for a VOG in your name.
These businesses do not belong to Justis. If a commercial party applies for a VOG in your name, Justis will assess this application. These applications are handled in the same way and at the same speed as other VOG applications.
Applying for a VOG through a commercial business will not be faster.
However, it will cost more. You also pay the company that submits the application for you. This charge is in addition to the normal cost of a VOG application.
Charges
A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) costs: € 41.35